Defense against strong two club opening
#21
Posted 2017-January-26, 21:14
#22
Posted 2017-January-27, 05:00
saneadvice, on 2017-January-26, 21:14, said:
As i already told this one requires an (or, also, differently - as in your case) agreement with partner. I am going to explain my choising about the second level bidding.
#23
Posted 2017-January-27, 06:31
Lovera, on 2017-January-27, 05:00, said:
This is the Expert forum. If you are not looking for ideas on a defensive scheme, just what are you hoping to achieve from this thread?
#24
Posted 2017-January-27, 09:04
#25
Posted 2017-January-27, 10:05
#26
Posted 2017-January-27, 10:57
Lovera, on 2017-January-27, 09:04, said:
Why is your personal choice of any interest to any experts that might be reading the thread? Are you seeking input or do you feel in a position to be teaching the experts that visit BBF?
#27
Posted 2017-January-27, 11:06
Zelandakh, on 2017-January-27, 10:57, said:
Hi. This part, infact, can be different for other players (as in your first post here).
#28
Posted 2017-January-27, 16:08
Zelandakh, on 2017-January-27, 10:57, said:
This conv. (I thought was italian by the name "Astro" that instead is an acronim) and has also a good structure (more of using for).
#29
Posted 2017-January-27, 17:04
Lovera, on 2017-January-27, 11:06, said:
Which part? I asked 2 questions but this reply does not appear to relate to either.
Lovera, on 2017-January-27, 16:08, said:
Astro is not an acronym. It was rather something "clever" in allowing the overcaller to be called the "Astronaut". For the record, the related methods Aspro and Asptro are also not acronyms. One major issue with using this sort of method is that it gives the opps a cheap cue in all cases, which is generally not regarded as a positive. There are, simply put, better alternatives for this but I have no issue with your using Astro if that is your preferred option. I do have an issue with your using it as the apparent basis for teaching the BBF community via the expert forum. I fail to see what expert level discussion is being generated here, as is perhaps evidenced by the two of us being so prominent in the thread.
#31
Posted 2017-January-28, 03:19
#33
Posted 2017-January-28, 10:09
Zelandakh, on 2017-January-28, 03:19, said:
Infact i wonder myself for your answer. Now when i say "this part" the meaning is that this conventionated bidding (in my case with Astro) at second level can have a different agreement for another different convention (as for you with CRASH or Truscott or i.e. Cappelletti) by anyone other player.
#34
Posted 2017-January-28, 14:16
2♣ = ♥ + another
2♦ = ♠ + minor
Aspro is:-
2♣ = ♥ + minor
2♦ = ♠ + another
Asptro is:-
2♣ = ♥ + another (if both majors then longer/better spades)
2♦ = ♠ + another (if both majors then longer/better hearts)
The closest 1NT defences I can find to your idea are Pinpoint Astro:-
2♣ = ♥ + ♣
2♦ = ♥ + ♦
2♥ = ♠ + ♥
(2♠ then handles ♠ + minor)
...and Kent
2♣ = ♠ + ♣
2♦ = ♠ + ♦
2♥ = ♠ + ♥
(X then handles ♥ + minor)
You can find out more about possible 1NT defences at Dave Stevenson's website if you are interested.
#35
Posted 2017-January-28, 15:44
Zelandakh, on 2017-January-28, 14:16, said:
2♣ = ♥ + another
2♦ = ♠ + minor
Aspro is:-
2♣ = ♥ + minor
2♦ = ♠ + another
Asptro is:-
2♣ = ♥ + another (if both majors then longer/better spades)
2♦ = ♠ + another (if both majors then longer/better hearts)
The closest 1NT defences I can find to your idea are Pinpoint Astro:-
2♣ = ♥ + ♣
2♦ = ♥ + ♦
2♥ = ♠ + ♥
(2♠ then handles ♠ + minor)
...and Kent
2♣ = ♠ + ♣
2♦ = ♠ + ♦
2♥ = ♠ + ♥
(X then handles ♥ + minor)
You can find out more about possible 1NT defences at Dave Stevenson's website if you are interested.
Thanks, it seems Pinpoint Astro with ♠+♣ or ♥+♦ (and 2NT relay over pass) for 2♠ ambiguous (see also post #25) and ♦ + ♠ for 2♦
#36
Posted 2017-February-02, 02:08
#37
Posted 2017-February-02, 03:05
Lovera, on 2017-February-02, 02:08, said:
I am not sure what you mean here. If 2NT shows both minors then both are anchor suits. The term is generally used where one suit is known and a second suit is unknown (or possibly non-existent).
#38
Posted 2017-February-02, 08:12
Zelandakh, on 2017-February-02, 03:05, said:
Because in mine variation of Astro i' m useing the same terms you have to see in "Responses Summarized" (here "After 2♣ Hearts is the anchor suit and a new suit p.. "and here "After a 2♦ by intervenor showing Spades as the anchor suit, this fir..") cliking on url in post #24.
#39
Posted 2017-February-02, 09:34
#40
Posted 2017-February-03, 01:44
Zelandakh, on 2017-February-02, 09:34, said:
Anyhow is at this Higher Suit ( termed "anchor suit" or not) which we refer when bidding the new suit at level (6th/+) are denieing support whilest jumping we show a suit of six cards (or more) plus support (in this Higher Suit - i.e. Diamond for ♦+♣ responding at 2NT by partner).